Assisi: the Three Major Basilicas. St. Francis, St. Clare and Porziuncola chapel

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About this activity

Discover the three most important Franciscan sites in Assisi on a guided tour. Visit the Basilica of St. Clare, the Basilica of St. Francis, and the Porziuncola Chapel inside the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels, with private transportation between each location included.

Highlights

Visit the three most important Franciscan sanctuaries in Assisi
Explore the Basilica of St. Francis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Discover the Basilica of St. Clare and the famous San Damiano Cross
Visit the Porziuncola Chapel, the birthplace of the Franciscan Order
Enjoy transportation between all three sites
Learn about the life and legacy of St. Francis and St. Clare from a licensed local guide

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: Umbria con Me

Ages: Youth (0–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transportation between the three basilicas
Included: Tour with Licensed Official guide
Included: Entry tickets

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Assisi

10 min

Meet your guide in front of the Basilica of St. Clare of Assisi and start your tour.

The church realized with the typical pink stone extracted from the quarry of the Subasio mountain, contains precious frescos dating back to the period from the XIIth to the XIVth century.

After the visit, you will take a taxi (included) to reach the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels.

Built on a grandiose scale, the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli is the seventh largest Christian church.

After this visit, you will return in Assisi center to visit the magnificient St. Francis Basilica.

It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor Conventual in Assisi, a town in the Umbria region in central Italy, where Saint Francis was born and died. The Basilica of Saint Francis is world-famous for its 13th-14th century frescoes by the best painters of Italy at that time. Among those, the most famous is Giotto.
Basilica di Santa Chiara

30 min Admission included

Begin your journey at the Basilica of St. Clare, home to the original San Damiano Cross, which, according to tradition, inspired St. Francis to rebuild the Church. Learn about the life of St. Clare, founder of the Order of Poor Clares and one of the most important figures in Franciscan history.
Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli

45 min Admission included

Continue with transportation to the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels, where you will visit the Porziuncola Chapel, the small church restored by St. Francis and considered the spiritual birthplace of the Franciscan movement. This sacred place remains one of the world's most important pilgrimage destinations.
Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi

40 min Admission included

Your experience concludes at the magnificent Basilica of St. Francis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Italy's greatest masterpieces of medieval art. Explore both the Upper and Lower Basilicas while admiring extraordinary frescoes by Giotto, Cimabue and other renowned artists, as your guide reveals the history, spirituality and artistic treasures that make this sanctuary famous around the world.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

In front of Basilica of St. Clare near the fountain

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Please notice: on Sundays, big Catholic holidays and National holidays, guided tours inside the Basilica of St. Francis ar forbidden. You guide will explain to you the church from outside, and you will enter alone on silence.